Real Maple Syrup vs. Aunt Jemima(or other)

[MikeMike]

do you prefer the real maple syrup that is expensive as hell and sooooo delicious.

or

the stuff that you get in mass quantities from the grocery store that is cheap, and thick, unlike the real stuff

 

[DnetMHZ]

Log Cabin FTW

 

[monk3y]

No clue if I'll really be able to tell the difference. But I'm fairly certain real would be better.

 

[mcvickj]

No idea. We've always had Aunt Jemima on our table.

 

[jlee]

Originally posted by: monk3y
No clue if I'll really be able to tell the difference. But I'm fairly certain real would be better.

I do believe you could tell the difference.

For $40/gallon, I would hope so..

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: monk3y
No clue if I'll really be able to tell the difference. But I'm fairly certain real would be better.

you can tell easily.

real is really really runny, and very much sweeter.

 

[leftyman]

corn syrup rules

 

[Dr. Detroit]

Mrs. Butterworth's slighlty warmed in the microwave with an extra dollop of butter melted in for good measure!!!

 

[j00fek]

get the real stuff from VT or in my backyaad in maine you can tell the diff from that nappy mass produced junk

 

[ni4ni]

Throw that fake crap away. YUCK!

 

[LeadMagnet]

Mrs. Butterworth'

 

[nakedfrog]

I vastly prefer Mrs. Butterworth's to real maple.

 

[KillerCharlie]

Of course real maple syrup is way better, but unfortunately there is this thing called "money."

 

[swtethan]

google fight!

 

[Rufus12]

The only way to do it is to have fresh boiled syrup straight from the pot.

 

[RedPickle]

ain't ya mamma is great stuff

 

[Aquila76]

Depends on what I'm putting it on:
Real waffles/pancakes = real syrup
Toaster waffles/pancakes = fake syrup

I also like real syrup on my bacon and sausage. Don't know why/how I started doing that, but yum!

 

[OdiN]

Real FTW

Nothing else comes close.

 

[wfbberzerker]

the fake syrup isn't BAD per se, it just doesn't come close to the taste of real maple syrup.

 

[destrekor]

real

the fake stuff has too much of a processed flavor.. doesn't take like maple at all.. and even though its sweet it doesn't taste good
real stuff is sweet, but its light.. and more mild, its not a harsh flavor..

i've actually made my own fake kind that destroys the store bought fake kind.. uses maple extract/imitation flavor (the latter in my case), and its not harsh, very similar to real maple syrup except its not as good tasting.. but it shares the light and not harsh properties. i've gotten to the point i can barely use any fake crap

 

[JDrake]

Real is the best but that doesn't mean the fake isn't good.

 

[kranky]

I never had a problem with the fake syrup, but once I got a taste of real maple syrup - whoa! I much prefer the genuine.

I'm lucky that we have relatives who send us a gallon every year at Christmas. If I had to buy it I don't think I would because it's so expensive.

Has anyone who prefers the real deal ever tried a 50/50 blend just to stretch it?

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: kranky
I never had a problem with the fake syrup, but once I got a taste of real maple syrup - whoa! I much prefer the genuine.

I'm lucky that we have relatives who send us a gallon every year at Christmas. If I had to buy it I don't think I would because it's so expensive.

Has anyone who prefers the real deal ever tried a 50/50 blend just to stretch it?

yea, i hate the expensive cost.

atleast i live in the Maple Syrup Capitol of Ohio

 

[theknight571]

Love the real thing... but it's gotta be warm to hot. Cold is no good (at least no on MY pancakes )

For most days though... most any Log Cabin type works.

 

[BlueFlamme]

100% Pure Maple Syrup by Maple Grove Farms (the only syrup available at Cracker Barrel)